Belgium
A perfectly preserved medieval Belgian city of canals, chocolate shops, and Gothic architecture. A fairy-tale destination often called the Venice of the North.
#65 of 250
45% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 097
Based on NYC = 100 index
Bruges is the 65. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 097 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 170% above the median city and adds $ 221 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 300, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 6. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
43 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Bruges, Belgium. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/bruges. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,000.17 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immovlan |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,005.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Immovlan |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.47 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Pork (1kg) | 13.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Beef (1kg) | 18.05 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 12.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 15.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.59 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.15 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Cheese (1kg) | 11.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Butter (200g) | 2.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Eggs (12) | 4.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Bread (500g) | 2.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.59 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.73 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Oats (500g) | 1.31 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.33 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.35 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.77 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.43 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.08 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.77 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Lentils (1kg) | 7.78 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.76 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.13 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.98 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.96 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.80 / item | 2 | 2026-10-12 | Colruyt Belgium, Albert Heijn België |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.19 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 300.43 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 5.59 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 65.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 48.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 142.48 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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